For the starting class of Ike in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, see Ranger (Path of Radiance).
Ranger (or Forest Knight in Japanese) is a horse-mounted physical combat class that first appeared in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.
History in the Series[]
In its original inception in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, the Ranger is the promoted form of the Free Knight class, wielding swords. The class's Dexterity and Speed stats are superior to those of the Paladin class.
The class later appears in The Sacred Stones. One of the promoted forms of both the Archer and Mercenary classes, Rangers are able to equip both swords and bows, but lose the ability to mount Ballistae.
Later entries feature a similar class concept in the Bow Knight.
Overview[]
Combat[]
Like all mounted units, Rangers generally have great mobility, although they may be considered slower as compared to other mounted units. Rangers are noted for being the only horseback-mounted unit that is able to navigate across water, a feat that is normally something only Berserkers, Pirates, Thieves or flying units are able to perform.
In-Game[]
Base Stats[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE4 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 9 | - | - |  A | |
| FE5 (Mounted) | 24 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 5 | - | 9 | 7 | - |  D | |
| FE5 (Dismounted) | 24 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 4 | - | 6 | 7 | - | D | |
| FE8 | 21 | 7/6 | - | 6 | 7 | 0 | 6/5 | 3/4 | 7 | 9/8 | - |  D  D |
Maximum Stats[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE4 | 80 | 23 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 9 | - | - | A | |
| FE5 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | - | 20 | 20 | - | A | |
| FE8 | 60 | 25/23 | - | 28 | 30 | 30 | 24/22 | 23/25 | 15 | 25 | - | S S |
Growth Rates[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE4 | 100% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 30% | 10% | - | - | - | - | |
| FE5 | 50% | 20% | 3% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 15% | - | - | - | - | - | |
| FE8 | 60% | 25% | - | 30% | 35% | 25% | 15% | 15/20% | - | - | - | - |
Class Skills[]
| Skill | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| FE4 |  Re-Move | Hidden innate skill of all flying and mounted units. |
Promotions[]
| Base Class | Promotion Method | Promoted Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FE4 |  Free Knight | Choose the "Class Change" option in the Home Castle when the relevant unit reaches Level 20. |  Forrest Knight |
| FE5 |  Free Knight | Use a  Knight Proof on a Level 10+ Free Knight. |  Forrest Knight |
| FE8 |  Archer | Use  Orion's Bolt on a Level 10+ Archer. |  Ranger |
| FE8 |  Mercenary | Use a  Hero Crest on a Level 10+ Mercenary. | Ranger |
Notable Rangers[]
Genealogy of the Holy War[]
- Voltz - A mercenary in the service of Macbeth.
- Jabarro - A mercenary who serves under Bramsel; took in Ares after his mother died.
- Promotion for: Beowolf, Diarmuid, and Tristan.
Thracia 776[]
The Sacred Stones[]
- Beran - The boss of Chapter 10 on Ephraim's route.
- Hayden - The Sage King of Frelia; playable in Creature Campaign mode.
- Possible promotion for: Neimi and Gerik.
Gallery[]
